Medical Director of Applied AI in Clinical Pathology - Washington University School of Medicine
The Department of Pathology & Immunology and the Division of Laboratory & Genomic Medicine (LGM) at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Clinical Pathology/Informatics faculty position at the Assistant / Associate Professor level to serve as a Medical Director in Clinical Pathology AI Applications.
Position Summary:
We seek a highly motivated individual who will lead the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies within the Laboratory and Genomic Medicine Division of the Department of Pathology and Immunology. The successful candidate will collaborate with basic science and clinical colleagues in Pathology and the broader community at Washington University and BJC Healthcare to enhance the utilization of AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to improve the quality and efficiency of laboratory services and to advance the standard of laboratory practice through applied research and peer-reviewed publications. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop a strategy for responsibly implementing AI-empowered laboratory tests.
• Contribute to infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance for integrating advanced analytics into clinical laboratory workflows.
• Develop and maintain a framework, protocols, and procedures for ensuring quality, fairness, and regulatory compliance for AI/ML applications in the clinical laboratory.
• Interface with subject-matter experts and system leaders with shared responsibility for governance over clinical laboratory AI applications.
• Design, execute, and publish cutting-edge applied research on healthcare AI.
• Participate in pathology residency and clinical informatics fellowship education.
• Attend and participate in the Pathology Informatics service, including directing daily rounds and contributing to completing informatics service tickets.
• Additional clinical duties may be considered based on the candidate’s background and interests.
Education and Expectations:
The ideal candidate should possess M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees, board certification, or active candidate status for CP or AP/CP through the American Board of Pathology and be board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Informatics. M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates with board certification in Clinical Informatics and a different medical subspecialty will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates with a degree in computer science or a related field and at least 5 years of experience working in healthcare will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering innovative biomedical informatics discoveries and applications using modern methodologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied data science. Prior experience developing and implementing AI solutions for healthcare applications is highly desirable. The applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for teaching, and a collaborative attitude. Development of an extramurally funded research program is highly encouraged and supported.
The Department: The Department of Pathology & Immunology excels in basic and clinical research and delivers outstanding surgical pathology and laboratory medicine services to our patients and colleagues. There are five divisions: Laboratory and Genomic Medicine, Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, Genomic and Molecular Pathology, Neuropathology, and Immunobiology. (http://pathology.wustl.edu/)
The Division: The Division of Laboratory & Genomic Medicine in the Department of Pathology & Immunology is a fast-paced and dynamic home to faculty with diverse clinical and research interests, and has a long record of innovation, research, and scholarship. (https://pathology.wustl.edu/divisions/lgm/)
The Pathology Informatics Section: The vision of the Section of Pathology Informatics is to lead innovation in the use of clinical information systems, machine learning, and data analytics to generate and account for added value in patient care improvement within the broader mission of the Department of Pathology and Immunology. The Section of Pathology Informatics leads various activities and efforts related to clinical service, laboratory quality improvement initiatives, research, and training. Unique to the Section is an informatics rounding service, in which faculty and trainees develop solutions to address the informatics needs of the Department.
The Institute for Informatics (I2): I2 provides a comprehensive home for Biomedical Informatics and Data Science research, education, and services spanning WU, BJC, and affiliated entities. I2 engages faculty, staff, and trainees, as well as external partners, drawn from The School of Medicine as well as the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Institute for Public Health, the Brown School of Social Work, the Olin School of Business, the Health Systems Innovational Laboratory and Center for Clinical Excellence at BJC HealthCare, and the Cortex Innovation Community. (http://informatics.wustl.edu/)
The School: U.S. News & World Report ranks WUSM among the top five medical schools nationwide and first in academic selectivity. Eighteen Nobel laureates have trained, taught, or carried out research here. Thirteen faculty members are fellows of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, and 24 belong to its Institute of Medicine. WUSM is third among the 121 U.S. medical schools in grants from the National Institutes of Health. (http://medicine.wustl.edu)
The City: St. Louis is an urban center of diversity, culture, and entrepreneurship within a metro area of 2.6 million. The region offers affordable housing, unique neighborhoods, and convenient transportation. The bi-state region (Missouri and Illinois) offers easy access to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Interested candidates should submit a CV, personal statement, and a list of three references to:
Mark A. Zaydman, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pathology & Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine
Email: zaydmanm@wustl.edu
EOE Statement:
Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans, and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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